← Quality Momentum

QM · rank #14 · 2026-10-23

APR

GPW · PLN · $941M (USD)

SignalBuy2.2strength 2.2 / 10
verdict · PROCEED

The exact numbers the algorithm saw.

Factor scores and the inputs behind this pick.
Momentum 12-1
Return from 12 months ago to 1 month ago.
+56.39%
ROE TTM
Return on equity, trailing 12 months.
+18.0%
Profit margin
Net profit margin, trailing 12 months.
+5.5%
Market cap (USD)
Size filter: > $300M required (USD-equivalent).
$941M
Anchor (recent)
Close on 2026-09-23
$30.10
Anchor (far)
Close on 2025-09-23
$19.25

The AI research card

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Summary

Auto Partner (APR) is a Polish aftermarket auto-parts distributor supplying repair shops and retailers across CEE via just-in-time logistics, a broad supplier network, and its MaXgear private label.

Rationale

The 56% trailing momentum is grounded in genuine fundamental acceleration — H1 2026 net profit +61%, EBITDA margin expanding to 10%, and ROE of 18% — making this a quality-driven rather than sentiment-only momentum signal.

Material risks

  • 1Inter Cars and other scaled distributors can replicate APR's delivery density and private-label breadth, and aftermarket parts are multi-sourced, meaning price pressure can erode the margin expansion that underpins the quality signal.
  • 2The Turzyńska Family Foundation's 4-million-share block sale at PLN 27 creates near-term overhang and signals potential further insider distribution, which can cap price appreciation and undermine momentum continuation.

AI verdict council

Each pick is reviewed independently by 3 models before any order. 3 of 3 voted to proceed.

OpenAI
Proceed
Claude
Proceed
Gemini
Proceed